The Mumbai Indians Women‘s (MIW) team created history as they emerged as the champions of the first-ever Women’s Premier League by defeating the Delhi Capitals in a thrilling final. The match was a nail-biter and went down to the wire as MIW chased the target of 132 runs in the final over of the game. The MIW team produced an outstanding batting performance as Nat Sciver and Harmanpreet Kaur played pivotal roles in steering their side to victory. It was an absolute treat for cricket fans to witness the first edition of the Women’s Premier League and the final left everyone on the edge of their seats. Despite Capitals putting up a good show, in the end, it was the MIW team that lifted the trophy and created history.
Mumbai Indians were off to a rocky start in their chase of 131, losing both their openers early in the powerplay. The run rate was creeping up, leaving the team a little worried about their prospects. However, Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver decided to take things into their own hands and stage a solid fightback. The duo batted with great composure, steadying the ship before taking a few calculated risks in the mid innings phase. Even though Kaur was run out at a crucial juncture, Sciver and Amelia Kerr kept their cool and clinched a thrilling victory for the team. In what turned out to be a nail-biter, the latter took the aggressor’s role and ensured that Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in the final over of the match.
The match between the Delhi Capitals and Issy Wong‘s team had been a rollercoaster of emotions. After a decent start, the Capitals had found themselves in deep trouble as they struggled to put runs on the board. Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav stepped up to the challenge. With their heroic efforts, the last pair managed to score an impressive 131 runs. However, it wasn’t an easy feat. Issy Wong had wreaked havoc with three wickets in her first two overs, sending shockwaves through the Capitals lineup. Nonetheless, Lanning refused to back down and continued to fight. It was a thrilling game, and the Capitals will be grateful for Pandey and Yadav’s contribution.
The game of cricket is full of twists and turns, and the match between Mumbai and Capitals was no exception. After losing Lanning due to a mix-up with Jonassen, Mumbai seemed to be in full control of the game as Matthews presented remarkable figures with 3 wickets and just 5 runs in 4 overs. However, Capitals would not go down without a fight. Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav put up a brave front and managed to score some crucial runs to help their side reach 131/9. In the end, it was their resilience that saved the day for Lanning’s team. Truly a display of grit and determination that is the hallmark of great cricket.
The Brabourne stadium in Mumbai was filled with excitement on Sunday (March 26) as the Mumbai Indians wrote their name in the history books by winning the WPL 2023 title. Facing off against the Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians put in a solid performance, with Harmanpreet Kaur chasing down the target of 131 runs with just 3 balls to spare and 7 wickets in hand. While the Delhi Capitals had booked their spot in the final directly from the league stage, Mumbai Indians had to fight their way through the Eliminator 2 clash against UP Warriorz on Friday night. Despite finishing on number 2 in the points table, with the same number of points as DC, Mumbai Indians had a lower NRR. However, they proved their worth on the day and secured the title.
